Oregon State University is hiring: Orange Media Network Assistant Photo Editor i

Content Summary: Orange Media Network Assistant Photo Editor at Corvallis, for Oregon State University

Orange Media Network Assistant Photo Editor

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Assistant Photo Editor position for Orange Media Network at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Assistant Photo Editor is responsible for working in collaboration with the photo editor and with OMN’s various mediums to create and produce photographic content for use in print and online publications.

Position Duties

• Assist photo editor with finding, coordinating and assigning photo assignments to photographers for The Daily Barometer, OMN magazines and websites; coach photographers to pitch their own ideas, choose and edit their best photos.
• Edit photos using editing software.
• Ensure all photos have accurate and engaging captions written in Associated Press style.
• Assist with running weekly cohort meetings with Photography staff and adviser to train, review the week’s strengths and areas for improvement, plan and execute activities for the upcoming week, month, and term.
• Attend team meetings for Baro, Beaver’s Digest and/or DAMchic as needed to coordinate photo coverage and details.
• Ensure all photo assignments accurately represent the story and follow proper ethical guidelines.
• Compile and post photo galleries online on a regular basis on website(s) and social media platforms.
• Ensure photos are properly archived, organized by term and subject, including date, place, photographer and other caption information.
• Assist Baro with production, reviewing pages and photo placement, and ensuring photo caption information is accurate and complete before publication.
• Assist with breaking and other news coverage as needed, including nights, weekends and academic breaks.
• Attend weekly red mark meetings with Baro staff to review photographic content with adviser.
• Work to ensure that OMN program content is current, relevant, and consistent with OMN’s mission, vision, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard:
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program.
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Have working knowledge of digital cameras and basic photojournalism skills.
• Knowledgeable in newsgathering, news values and fact-checking strategies.
• Willing to learn AP style and work within the SPJ Code of Ethics.
• Proficient in photo editing software.
• Is organized and reliable.
• Is a strong communicator and comfortable with public speaking.
• Is experienced with coaching and with giving and receiving feedback.
• Able to remain professional and calm when working with difficult individuals and situations.
• Is knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Served as a member of paid OMN staff for at least 6 months – or – as a volunteer at OMN for at least 12 months.
• Had prior attendance and participation in OMN Fall training.
• Experience with Photoshop and/or Lightroom.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Number: P11830SE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 03/31/2025

Closing Date: 03/07/2025

Contact Information

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moody at jennifer.moody@oregonstate.edu.

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